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Rascal Flatts release 'Rewind'

Their latest album might be called "Rewind," but Rascal Flatts are only moving forward as they crisscross the country on a lengthy summer tour.

It was back on April 8, 2013 that Jay DeMarcus tweeted that Rascal Flatts was working on a new album. The lead single, "Rewind," was ultimately issued in January 2014, for an album of the same name. The full project bowed on May 13, 2014 and spawned a tour that kicked off three days later at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri.

Along with openers Gloriana and Sheryl Crow, the Flatts are traveling throughout North America in a trek that won't wrap until October 11 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Along the way, the trio will become the first country concert to rock the brand new PPL Center in Allentown, PA.

Of course the Flatts' year has not been without controversy, as the group admitted to lip-syncing to a recording of "Rewind" during the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards show on April 6, 2014. In response to critics, the members of Rascal Flatts explained that lead singer Gary LeVox had lost his voice, and thus they made a last-second decision to lip-sync instead of canceling their appearance. The explanation read, "We've never done it (lip sync) before, and we're obviously not every good at it. We look forward to singing live again in the very near future!"

The Flatts, along with Oklahoma natives Toby Keith and Blake Shelton, recently made Forbes' 2014 list of 12 highest-paid country music acts. The superstar trio officially came in at No. 8 on the list with an estimated $27 million earned in the past year.

Are the Rascal Flatts going rock? (Updated September 6, 2013)

You'll have to pardon the pun after the release of 2012's "Changed," but the Rascal Flatts are indeed ready to change things up on their upcoming ninth studio album. Word is that the band is more than ready to release some new tunes to their fans, and this time they've called on rock producer Howard Benson to take the reigns of the project.

Surprised? You should be. The Flatts, who have relied on senior producer Dann Huff to helm most of their previous projects, are now turning to a man whose credits have included work with Kelly Clarkson, Santana and Papa Roach. Whether it's a new sound, a different perspective or some sort of new musical enlightenment the guys are seeking, they might definitely get it from Benson. Only time will tell.
Of course the threesome is trying to pack the current album work into scarce downtime this summer. After all, they're spending much of it on the road for their "Live & Loud Tour," also featuring the Band Perry and Cassadee Pope. They recently wrapped up several shows in Europe, and are trekking across the U.S. before wrapping in October.

For Swedish fans of the Flatts, Lionheart Music Group has released "Changed" in the country this year. They re-recorded their hit "Come Wake Me Up" with Swedish country/pop star Jill Johnson, who is also under the Lionheart label, as a duet version on Johnson's new album. The version was released as a digital download in the fall of 2012, and after the release of "Changed," the Flatts' album "Nothing Like This" was also released in Sweden.

Another major highlight for the Flatts in 2013 included headlining the Super Bowl XLVII "CMT Crossroads" concert with Journey at the New Orleans Sugar Mill, and you can be sure they'll have plenty packed into their schedule come 2014.

Rascal Flatts are 'Changed'

After well over a decade of making music, Rascal Flatts' albums are still yielding hit after hit. Once known for genre-specific, radio-friendly fare like "Prayin' for Daylight" and "This Everyday Love," the trio of Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney reached a whole new demographic with their sophomore album "Melt." The strong following among much younger listeners ultimately yielded the band's first number one hit, "These Days," and they never looked back.

As Rascal Flatts plowed ahead – through a live album, 2004's chart-topping "Feels Like Today" and the arrival of "Me and My Gang" in 2006 – they continued an impressive streak of having every album certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Included in that stretch was the release of the single "Bless the Broken Road," which spent five weeks at number one in early 2005, while the follow-up, "What Hurts The Most" held the top spot on both the country and adult contemporary charts.

Hailed for their strong vocals and tight harmonies, Rascal Flatts coasted into 2010 on the strength of continued crossover success and a cover of Tom Cochrane's "Life is a Highway," which they recorded for the hugely popular Disney Pixar film "Cars." The band hit a minor speed bump when label Lyric Street Records folded in April 2010, but they signed on with Big Machine Records three months later and picked up right where they left off. By early 2011 they were featured on a remix of Justin Bieber's "That Should Be Me" and recorded a duet with British singer Natasha Bedingfield.

Rascal Flatts' eighth studio album, entitled "Changed," was released on April 3, 2012. The debut single from the project, "Banjo", reached number one status on the Billboard Country chart, and the tour to support the album has already been extended into 2013, adding 20 new winter dates that stretch into March. The Band Perry will join the Flatts, replacing Edens Edge, Little Big Town and Eli Young Band, who all appeared on the road with trio in 2012.

About Rascal Flatts

One of the hardest-working country/pop acts on the music scene today is the trio Rascal Flatts. They have garnered multi-platinum success, a devoted and adoring fan base and a rock solid reputation as one of the most enjoyable and reliable touring stage acts. Although their musical roots are based in the world of country, the trio of singer/songwriters have deftly conquered the power pop/ballad genre and successfully made their musical mark wherever they have gone, including television (CSI appearance), film (Hannah Montana and others), as well as winning numerous People's Choice and CMA Awards and all while selling millions of records to the delight of their devoted fans. Get Rascal Flatts tickets at SeatGeek.

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